Webhost got hacked.

Burnsy

Burnsy

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Webhost is the webhosting site I used for my old site.It doesn't exist anymore but I still think its interesting.

Copy paste from the mail I got..

[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]What happened?[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]A hacker used an exploit in an old PHP version, that we were using on our website, in order to gain access to our systems. Data that has been stolen includes usernames, passwords, email addresses, IP addresses and names.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]Although the whole database has been compromised, we are mostly concerned about the leaked client information.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]What did we do about it?[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]We have been aware of this issue since 27th of October and our team started to troubleshoot and resolve this issue the same day, immediately after becoming aware of this issue.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]In an effort to protect our users we have temporarily blocked access to systems affected by this security flaw. We will re-enable access to the affected systems after an investigation and once all security issues have been resolved. Affected systems include our website and our members area. Additionally we have temporarily blocked FTP access, as FTP passwords have been stolen as well.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]We reseted all users passwords in our systems and increased the level of encryption to prevent such issues in the future.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]We are still working around the clock to identify and eliminate all security flaws. We will get back to providing the free service soon. We are also updating and patching our systems.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]What do you need to do?[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]As all the passwords have been changed to random values, you now need to reset them when the service goes live again.
DO NOT USE YOUR PREVIOUS PASSWORD.
PLEASE ALSO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORDS IF YOU USED THE SAME PASSWORD FOR OTHER SERVICES.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]We also recommend that you use Two Factor Authentication (TFA) and a different password for every service whenever possible. We can recommend the Authy authenticator app and the LastPass password manager.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]We are sorry[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]At 000webhost we are committed to protect user information and our systems. We are sorry and sincerely apologize we didn't manage to live up to that.
At 000webhost our top priority remains the same - to provide free quality web hosting for everyone. The 000webhost community is a big family, exploring and using the possibilities of the internet together.
Our leadership team will closely monitor this issue and will do everything possible to earn your trust every day.[/font][/size]
[size=small][font='Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif]Sincerely,
000webhost CEO,
Arnas Stuopelis[/font][/size]
 
Crap. That is pretty bad.
At least they are just down temporarily. Will you stay with them for when they open or are you searching for alternatives?
 
I have heard of this from clara too.
We used to have a one piece forum in their hosting and their support is just too bad.
I hope you will find some other good hosting.

Are you planning to start from the scratch?
 
My site was dead long before this happened.It doesn't affect effect me anymore.I don't plan on making another one either.

I don't know why it dint quote but whatever.@Kaynil @Star_Of_hope
 
BurnsyCEO said:
My site was dead long before this happened.It doesn't affect effect me anymore.I don't plan on making another one either.

I don't know why it dint quote but whatever.@kaynil @Star_Of_hope
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I am really sorry to hear that :(
How long did you have that site? It's sad to lose something that consists of precious memories :(
 

I am truly sorry to hear that.
That's almost the same as this site's age now. I believe AMF's age is around 16 months.
I hope you will find something even more fun now :D
 
Star_Of_Hope said:
I am truly sorry to hear that.
That's almost the same as this site's age now. I believe AMF's age is around 16 months.
I hope you will find something even more fun now :D
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Thanks. Sure I will.
 
Well, good to hear nothing was active at the time. I am also happy to hear you had fun and have no regrets.
 
Did they do anything to compensate their clients for this massive security breach? Are they gonna continue keeping the company or are they gonna shut it down?
 
alakazam said:
Did they do anything to compensate their clients for this massive security breach? Are they gonna continue keeping the company or are they gonna shut it down?
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Nope.Nothing
 
"Pffft... just send them an email. Make sure to say we're sorry. that ought to be enough". :lol:
 
Yeah I heard about this... I read the email I got. The site that I had hosted with them was pretty much filled with spam bots and I couldn't log into my forum so it was just sitting there rotting away... :\ I wonder if they'll ever return, until then at least x10 hosting is still online and they're way better. (Though paid hosting is much better than free hosting, some people can't afford paid hosting.)
 
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